Courtney, freshman

04/07/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

Week days get pretty boring in this small community, but weekends are always fun. There is literally ALWAYS a sponsored event happening on campus and plenty of student life to keep you entertained. There are magicians, bands, parties, speakers, anything you can think of!

Tips for prospective students

If you're wanting to attend Quincy University keep in mind that it's an extremely small school. You definitely need to take a visit here before you make any decisions to see if it is the perfect place for you. QU has great academics and great staff to help you with whatever you need, so don't be afraid to take advantage of all the perks. QU is pricey but don't let that scare you! We offer plenty of scholarships and financial aid is always willing to help you out.

In three sentences

QU is a great school in a small community! It has the best atmosphere and they really take care of their students. Even though it's such a small school, you get the full college experience.

Anonymous

Everything is safe, there is nothing to worry about, yet security is there 24/7 if needed

Greek Life

There is only 1 frat and 2 sororities so greek life is not that big here

Clubs and Activities

Intramural sports

Great for these types of students

Students who want to succeed in their future and want to get good grades. Also the students who are social

Bang for the buck

The food prices and dorm prices are high for what you get. Education is good

What to do for fun

There are many things to do for fun. I enjoy playing ping pong or just hanging out with my friends, but there are always things going on on campus.

Food and Dining

There are only 2 places you can eat on campus. I would suggest getting the smallest meal plan and buying and cooking your own food if you have the time because the food isn't the greatest, but you can get by eating it. Also, the times the cafe is open is hard to get to if your an athlete.

Dorm Life

The doms here vary. Everything is older, yet there are some dorms that are newer. The worst part about it is the community style living. The bathrooms and showers are never very clean.

Academic Rigor

Academics are good. Im primarily in science classes, however the professors make it easy for you to learn and get a good grade. There are study sessions to help you do well.

Tips for prospective students

Look at dorm living and what you want to major in. Also look at jobs before coming here if you already have one back at home. You have to live on campus here until you have a senior status.

In three sentences

Quincy University is a great small college if your looking to get a decent education and meet a lot of new people. The class sizes are around 20-30 students, which makes learning easier. The people you meet here become your best friends

Arlette from Frederiksted, VI

03/29/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus Safety is great. There hasn't been an instance where I haven't felt unsafe or uneasy. The greet you everywhere they see you and are very friendly. Along with the workers, there are fire alarms and water sprinklers, which also maximizes safety.

An unusual tradition at Quincy is the blessing of the Athletes. Its pretty amazing, in my opinion.

What to do for fun

Join clubs. Join a sorority or a fraternity. Play sports. Go to parties. Go to places outside of the University, such as the movies, Scottie's Fun Spot ectc.

Food and Dining

The food gets repetitive and boring. But I'm not from America, so their is definitely a difference between the food I'm accustomed to eating and the major food Americans eat on a daily basis, such as french fries, pizza, burgers etc.

Dorm Life

It all depends where one stays and who is their roommate and floor mates. My roommate is great (funny, neat and we have a lot in common). The only complain I've had so far are the heaters.

Academic Rigor

Many teachers make it their business that students learn. The work can be challenging and in abundance. Thus far, I have a 3.92 GPA, which means I make sure I get my work done on time and correctly. Teachers are strict with due dates.

Tips for prospective students

If not from the United States or not accustomed to the cold weather, be prepared, it gets freezing.

In three sentences

Quincy University is small. Quincy's classroom sizes are small and allows learning. Teachers and staff are great!

Jevante from St.Croix, VI

02/12/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

If you are looking for fun, you can always go to one of the many sports games being hosted per season such as basketball, football, soccer, and etc. You can also enjoy an evening of delightful music with the QU concert band, concert choir, and chamber choir.

Food and Dining

Chartwells is the dining service here at QU. They offer a variety of different meal and and desserts that water the mouth and please the stomach. The the meals in the cafeteria are buffet style so you can eat to your heart's content. If you are not in the mood for the big buffet you can also try the Hang's Hangout for something more on the go.

Dorm Life

Whether you are Padua or Helien Hall there is also something to keep you occupied on campus. These venues include live band karaoke in the Hawk's Nest or parties and functions hosted by Potraits of a Lady, Brothers of Unity, and many more.

Academic Rigor

The classes challenge you to a certain degree allowing you to add your own input and challenge different ideas. You tend to learn more on a one on one basis with your professor in a small classroom setting.

Tips for prospective students

Before coming to Quincy University, learn about all the resources and benefits available to you and use them. This may be in the form of potential scholarships, faculty and staff help, campus clubs and organizations, or your personal interest.

In three sentences

Quincy is an academic friendly University. It doesn't take long to feel welcomed and at home at QU or the surrounding community.

Taylor from Quincy, IL

05/31/2012

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

Campus safety is off the hook. They are there for pretty much anything if you have something going on or you just want someone to walk with you on the way to class they are pretty much there for anything.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

there is a an arch type thing (cannot remember the name to save my life) on campus that if you walk through it is believed that you will not graduate on the time that you are suppose to.

Bang for the buck

You will definitely get your moneys worth at QU whether it be threw the education or the physical side you will never say well i wish they had this, because if you can get enough people involved you might just create it. :)

What to do for fun

There is Plenty to do whether it be in the music program or the athletics program. Maybe you aren't one for really competitive sports but you like to play they have intramural sports which are super fun to do as well.

Food and Dining

they have good food and meal plans they also have the Hawks Hangout which another great place to get food besides the cafe.

Dorm Life

The dorms are amazing Garner currently has no central air but is getting it, and Padua hall is considered the haunted dorm but if you don't mind a school with a lot of history it is definitely the place to be.

Academic Rigor

They know how to challenge you in a fun and interesting way that keeps your attention the whole time. The staff is also wiling to help if you don't understand which I think is a big plus.

Tips for prospective students

I am going to be an incoming freshman this fall but I would really recommended getting a campus tour and not being afraid to ask questions. the staff will remember you and your name so don't forget that and everyone is super nice make arrangements to meet people before than so you can see them and get to make friendships before school starts.

In three sentences

Quincy University is a campus near the Mississippi river and is gorgeous. The staff are all very friendly and willing to help many people when ever they need to or are needed. Like the staff the students are all very outgoing and willing to meet new people, after being accepted for the fall semester I am proud to say i'm a Quincy Hawk.

Philip from South Holland, IL

04/30/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

Our campus security isn't TOP notch, but they get the job done and I'd put them at upper half of the scale. They do their jobs quite well. Since we are a small campus top notch isn't needed. We do have some very kind and caring security officers. They do respond to everything that needs to be responded to.

Greek Life

1 Fraternity and 2 Sororities here a QU. They both have their perks. I'm not part of the frat and the sororities do their own thing. They're all nice people.

Clubs and Activities

I started my own club called the Original Gamesters. OG's for short. We are a video game club. There wasn't one so I started one up. We are recognized by the university as a real club and get the benefits of it too! There are tons of other clubs to join. If you can think of it, we have it. If not, make it like I did!

Great for these types of students

All students are welcome. There is every type of person here.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There's some big metal things in the middle of campus. They're called Windows of the Future. You look through them and see your future. They're pretty good for taking pictures on.

What to do for fun

There's tons of things to do for sun. The Student Programming Board always has events going on. They have raffles at every even and free food sometimes. The big one is Hawk Wild. They have the blow up bouncy houses and stuff like that! Family weekend is also good. The campus community gets together and throws a carnival for the family of students. There's house parties a lot and those are good if you havent been exposed to parties like this. But after a while, it does get dull.

Food and Dining

The food offered here at QU is decent at best. The company that does all the food is called Chartwells. They do have a big variety of food just about everyday. It's different so you have choices. It does get repetitive if you've been eating that food as long as I have. They offer the healthy side and not-so-healthy side. Soups, salads, sandwiches and main course food items are always available. The place is only open at certain times of the day but it's good. The hall thats open a majority of the day is the Hangout. It offers burgers, chicken strips, Philly steaks at a lot of other selections you cant get regularly at the cafeteria. Also, chips, soda, beef jerky, and other commodities. It's like a small 7-11.

Dorm Life

If you're an incoming freshman, they either stick you in one of two places. The freshman dorms are glorious compared to what they were when I was living there. They renovated the freshman dorms so have completely new everything. New beds, new rooms, air conditioning, nice bathrooms and all that. Of course it is a building to hold about 100 students, so the walls are thin. The upperclassman dorms are so much win. The new dorm was just built over the past summer. It boasts a kitchen, living room, 2-3 person, private bathrooms, laundry rooms on every floor and a nice elevator. The resident assistants also throw hall events which are very fun! Prizes and socializing at it's best.

Academic Rigor

As an academic institution, Quincy University is one of the best in my opinion. It's not because I've been here for 4 years, it's because I've been in all different types of class. My minor/majors have absolutely nothing to do with each other and the professors understand that. They don't just throw information at you and expect you to understand it the first time. Every program here at QU is unique. The professors, the students, and the information you learn is always different. Class sizes help out a lot with understanding things. It's not a big lecture hall filled with 200 students, it's a small class room filled with 15 students at max. It's lovely.

Tips for prospective students

With home being hundreds of miles away and being a super senior for the 2012-2013 school year I have a lot of tips! First, you don't want to bring a lot of unnecessary things from home. Clothes, a TV and some photos are really all you need. The computer labs are open late or if you don't own a computer of some kind you can use these. The food is decent. Dorms are or are getting remodeled for future students, makes it a little bit easier on the living away from home thing. Class sizes are small so you get a lot of interactive time with your peers as well as the professors. Lot's of variety for majors/minors.

In three sentences

Quincy University is like a big family home. Everyone knows everyone for something or other. Everyone is very friendly, loving and accepting.

i hardly ever eat here, but when i do i absolutely love the hawk's hangout where you can pretty much find anything you could ever want to eat; the chicken wraps are the best.

Dorm Life

i never lived in a dorm but i always hung-out there as a freshman/sophomore with my friends who lived there. it's an awesome experience, just be careful if drinking! haha. when you're a junior it gets even better because you can life off-campus.

Academic Rigor

if you go to class and do your work, you will pass, if you do your best you will be glad you did. depending on your major there are different requirements, as long as you know what's expected you will have an easy-class experience. you will even have most of your teachers for multiple classes, that's awesome!

Tips for prospective students

apply! and come for a visit! you don't know what you're missing, don't settle for community college when you have a great 4-year right here at qu!

In three sentences

i never lived on campus but that never stopped me from making so many friends here. i love the staff and the students, i feel like i've made so many friendships here that you don't get at big colleges. when i need help with financial-aid or anything they are always willing to help me, couldn't ask for more.

Make sure you want a very slow paced school before saying yes to go here. If you want a mediocre education, Quincy is the place!

Bang for the buck

Quincy does give out a lot of scholarship money, but the lack of education is definitely not worth it.

Am enjoying being here

People are unwilling to speak unless you speak first. Even then, they are hesitant to talk. The facilities are old and hard to get to. For music students, it takes a car to get to the music buildings at North Campus. The building close super early as well.

Am learning a lot

The coursework is super easy. If you took AP classes in high school, these courses will be a lot easier.

Jessica from Chesterfield, MO

07/29/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

9 out of 11 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

Good for average students. Rigorously academic students will excel easily but may not feel challenged. Strong Greek life. Good NCAA division II athletics. Opportunities for students who enjoy service. A lot of theater/arts/music. Good nursing program.

Tips for prospective students

The education you receive at QU will be what you make of it. You will be able to get by without doing any work, but it will be a waste of your time and money. Students who work hard will easily rise to the top. The small school presents a lot of opportunities for those who want to be leaders and take charge. You absolutely need to get involved on campus and there are plenty of ways to do that. You don't need a car but parking is free and there is plenty to do in Quincy, so having a car is a plus.

Bang for the buck

Facilites are OK, dorms are OK. Small schools in general tend to fall short on updates, renovations, student perks, etc. Meal plans are expensive and lacking. QU is average for a school of its size and cost.

Am enjoying being here

Overall, QU has a positive atmosphere and a generally friendly environment. I like the small class sizes and personal attention from professors. There is enough to do on campus to keep me busy.

Am learning a lot

I went to a very competitive high school which was way more challenging than QU. My general education classes in college were easier than a lot of my high school classes. Even the upper-level classes and honors classes I have taken at QU have had an average work load and have been pretty easy.

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